Marcos Rojo’s strong record against River gives Racing hope | OneFootball

The defender crosses paths once again with the Millonario, a rival he has faced 11 times with a largely favorable record.

Racing and River will face each other this Thursday at the Gigante de Arroyito for the quarterfinals of the 2025 Copa Argentina, and the match will have a special element: the presence of Marcos Rojo against the Millonario.

The experienced defender, who joined the Academy in this transfer window, has a largely favorable history against the Núñez team and will look to extend it wearing the white and light blue jersey.

The center-back faced La Banda 11 times, with a record of seven wins, one draw, and just three losses. Two of those encounters were with Estudiantes de La Plata and the rest with Boca, where he became an emblem in the Superclásicos. His last clash against the Millonario was in April this year, defending the colors of the Ribera team, and it ended in a 2-1 defeat at the Monumental.

A noteworthy fact is that the defender, who emerged from Pincha, was sent off twice against River: in October 2021 for a double yellow card and in September 2022 with a direct red. Additionally, fans remember those harsh tackles against Julián Álvarez in the Copa Argentina and against Nicolás De la Cruz in the Professional League. It was precisely that foul on the Uruguayan that led to the red card shown by Darío Herrera.

With Racing, Rojo has only played two official matches: the round of 16 series of the Copa Libertadores against Peñarol, as he missed the clash against Vélez due to suspension. The match against River, therefore, will be his third game with the Academy and the first in a highly tense national setting.

The defender arrives at a crucial moment for Gustavo Costas' team. The experience and hierarchy of the center-back will be a vital contribution to a defense that will need solidity against one of the most potent attacks on the continent.

In Avellaneda, they know that, beyond the football aspect, Rojo's presence brings leadership, character, and an extra dose of confidence to a squad aiming to reach the semifinals of the Copa Argentina and keep alive the dream of competing on all fronts.

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